Bombs, bullets and ballots in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times

Holding an election now, amid the violence of war, is fraught with risk. But not holding one would be worse. Bombs, bullets and ballots in Afghanistan - Los Angeles Times

Secret deal to keep Karzai in power
Intelligence Director: Iran Covertly Supplying Arms To Taliban ... - huffingtonpost

Washington Hints At Joining International Court
US may join international war crimes court, Hillary Clinton hints ...